Kanyakumari to Chennai Trains: Book from 3 Trains, Check Fares, Timetable

Q: What are the details of the Kanyakumari to Chennai train time?

3 trains run from Kanyakumari to Chennai, please find below their departure times 20628 train (NCJ MS VB EXP) - Departs at 14:20 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat ) 20636 train (ANANTAPURI EXP) - Departs at 17:21 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ) 12634 train (KANYAKUMARI EXP) - Departs at 18:00 hrs and running days ( Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat )

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Kanyakumari to Chennai Trains

Train tickets available on 3 trains from Kanyakumari to Chennai for Tue, 30 Jun 2026

कन्याकुमारी से चेन्नई के लिए ट्रेन (हिंदी में देखें)

Jun

Mon, 29 Tue, 30 Wed, 1 Thu, 2 Fri, 3 Sat, 4 Sun, 5

20628 NCJ MS VB EXP

S M T W T F S

14:20 NCJ

8h 45m

23:05 MS

20628 Running Status

1 hrs ago

₹3250

WL 10

Alternate Travel Plan

34 min ago

₹1765

WL 48

65% Chance

20636 ANANTAPURI EXP

S M T W T F S

17:21 NJT

12h 44m

06:05 MS

20636 Running Status

3 hrs ago

5 hrs ago

5 hrs ago

1 hrs ago

12634 KANYAKUMARI EXP

S M T W T F S

18:00 CAPE

12h 35m

06:35 MS

12634 Running Status

2 hrs ago

₹2705

WL 2

Alternate Travel Plan

1 hrs ago

3 hrs ago

3 hrs ago

49 min ago

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Trains from Kanyakumari to Chennai

3 trains run between Kanyakumari and Chennai. Kanyakumari has 3 stations, from which you can easily book train tickets to Chennai.

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Kanyakumari to Chennai Train Distance

The distance between Kanyakumari and Chennai is approximately 733km. Kanyakumari to Chennai distance by train is covered in about 8:45 hours. The fastest train between these cities takes approximately 8:45 hours and halts at a few stations. Some train services take longer to cover the Kanyakumari to Chennai train distance. To reduce your travel time, check train routes and train timetables before booking your ticket.

Kanyakumari to Chennai Train Ticket Price

If you are in search of affordable train tickets from Kanyakumari to Chennai, ConfirmTkt is the best platform. The Kanyakumari to Chennai train ticket price varies according to travel dates, coach type, and individual preferences. Travellers can find Kanyakumari to Chennai train fare priced between ₹460 and ₹3260, with the lowest price starting at ₹460. Below are the minimum Kanyakumari to Chennai train reservation ticket prices for all classes:

Class	Minimum Price
1A	₹2680
2A	₹1610
3A	₹1150
SL	₹450

Daily Trains from Kanyakumari to Chennai

A total of 2 trains run daily from Kanyakumari to Chennai. See the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
ANANTAPURI EXP (20636)	Daily	17:21	06:05	Nagercoil Town	Chennai Egmore	12:44 hrs
KANYAKUMARI EXP (12634)	Daily	18:00	06:35	Kanniyakumari	Chennai Egmore	12:35 hrs

First Train from Kanyakumari to Chennai

The first train from Kanyakumari to Chennai is NCJ MS VB EXP. It starts from Kanyakumari at 14:20 and reaches Chennai at 23:05.

Last Train from Kanyakumari to Chennai

The last train from Kanyakumari to Chennai is KANYAKUMARI EXP. It starts from Kanyakumari at 18:00 and reaches Chennai at 06:35.

Fastest Train from Kanyakumari to Chennai

The fastest train from Kanyakumari to Chennai is NCJ MS VB EXP. The total Kanyakumari to Chennai distance by train is 733 km. It takes only 8:45 hours to cover.

Cheapest Train from Kanyakumari to Chennai

The cheapest train from Kanyakumari to Chennai is ANANTAPURI EXP (20636). The lowest price for Kanyakumari to Chennai train ticket is ₹460.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the details of the Kanyakumari to Chennai train time?

3 trains run between Kanyakumari and Chennai. Please find below the details of Kanyakumari to Chennai train time:

20628 NCJ MS VB EXP departs Kanyakumari at 14:20 and reaches Chennai at 23:05 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat
20636 ANANTAPURI EXP departs Kanyakumari at 17:21 and reaches Chennai at 06:05 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
12634 KANYAKUMARI EXP departs Kanyakumari at 18:00 and reaches Chennai at 06:35 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Which factors influence the Kanyakumari to Chennai train ticket price?

The Kanyakumari to Chennai train ticket rate depends on the date of travel, seasonal demand, coach type, individual preferences and more. The ticket fare varies between ₹460 and ₹3260, with the lowest Kanyakumari to Chennai train ticket price starting at ₹460.